William elmer



WILLIAM ELMER, or NEW YORK, N. Y.

Letters Patent No. 87,155, dated Fatwa/m23. 186g; antedated February 11, 1869.

CLINIOZONATOR.

The Schedule referred to in these Letters Patent and making part of the same 0limozonator; vand I do hereby declare that the following is a. full, clear, and exact description of the same,

reference being had to the accompanying drawings.

`The climozonator, as its name indicates, is an instrument intended to produce, in dwellings of all descriptions, an atmosphere or climate containing ozone, and

hence a pure climate.

It is also intended to regulate the temperature of the atmosphere within doors at all seasons, so as to produce a genial climate.

To enable others skilled in the art to make and use my invention, I hereby proceed to describe its construction and operation In my drawings- .Figure 1 represents ymy climozonato'r. in sectional view of the ejntire instrument.

Figure 2 represents'a top view of 4the thermo-electric battery, which comprisesa part of the instrument. Explanation.

A, air-inlet to frigidarium andpurifier.

Ran-passage thronghvfrigidarium to O.

O, reservoir for water and refuse -fron1 V.

D, air-conductor between C and E.

E, air-chamber between O and 7|.

F, air-pipe between E and G.

G, inverted cone.

H air-passage from G to I.

' I, distributing-dome.

J J, distributing-pipes.

vK, fire-chamber.

L, spiral flue.

M, smoke-pipe, (outlet leading to the chimney.)

N, pipe for supplying ,a current of air to outer points of metallic bars. s v ,b .0, circular casing containing outer points of metallic ars.

l?, pipe connecting O with Q, for conducting air to the furnace.

Q, ash-pit. y l

R, vibrating diaphragm.

S,.l'od or stem connecting R with T.

T, I working-beam.

U, rod connecting V with T.

, V, lever connecting with and Working XV. W, balance-valve or damper. X, pipe for gasjet, o1' flame.

Y, non-conducto;l for battery.

Z, inverted cone surrounding G.

a,.1netaliio ring.

b, metallic sphere.

c, cylindrical case.

d, diaphragms in G.

e, cover for cones and air-chamber.

g, perforated tray for ice.

h h", non-conductor of heat.

i, spiral diaphragm, forming a ue between Z and G.

j k l, foundation.

in, diaphragms in purifier.

n n, hemispheres.

o, discharge-pipe for impurities from C.

p, diaphra ms in frigidarium.

q, funnel rnr charging V with lime and plcrmanga nate.

lr, limel and permanganate.

s, lids of frigidarium.

t, inner cylinder of fiigidarinm.

u, ice or water.

c, receiver for lime'and permanganatc.

'w x, metallic bars.

y, bottom of cylinder t.

a", inlet-water pipe for t.

e, overflow or vdischarge-pipe for water owing out f t.

The cumozona-tor is composed substantially of three principal parts, which are, an ozonator, a theruia, and a frigidarium.

The instrument may he made in any form most convenient and desirable; but the one I represent has many important advantages in its construction, which are as follows:

The Ozonator.

This consists of a thermo-electrlc battery and electric discharging-apparatus.

The battery may be made in various ways. The one I represent is formed of metallic bars, of diierent conducting-power, as, for example, bismuth and antimony, or platinum and iron.

,lhese hais are alternately united atl their extremities, and are arranged so tliat cach bar has one end directly overthc centre orifice H, and the other end extending outward, and into the circular.- casing O, which surrounds and encloses the outer ends of the metallic bars lw x.

The centres of these bars are enveloped in a nonconductor of elect-rioity,'y. fr

The nonconductor is made in a circular form, and insulates the thermo-electric battery from the other parts of the apparatus.

Directly over the centre orifice is placed an insulated metallic'sphere, b, `which is placed inelectric communication with the negative conductor 'of the thermo-electric battery, and constitutes the negative electrode.

Around sphere b, and on the same line with it, is

placed a metallic ring', a, which is also insulated, and

provided with short metallic points, all pointing to the sphere b. This ring or annular electrode is placed in G and dome I, comes in l casing, c.

electric communication with the positive conuuctor'of the thermo-electric battery, tive electrode. Upon the top of non-conductor y, and covering the monster, is fitted a dome, I, provided with proper outlets J J, and also a damper-regulator, which is arranged for the purpose of economizing fuel,.and to regulate the heat arising from its combustion.

At the top o'f the distributing-dome there are arranged two hemispheres, one of which is situatedj bslow, and the other above the vibrating diaphragm.

The lower hemisphere is perfectly air-tight, being partitioned oli' from the other b y means of a sheet of thin copper, or other-suitable metal, which is firmly fast ened between the flanges of both`helnispheres, leaving a' iirlness in the centre, (like that of the bottom of an and constitutes the posioil-cau,) to'vibrate'a given distance when overbalanced l by a slight pressurel upon ither'side.

There is a rod, marked S, which passes, in vertical position, through the centre of n", connecting R with T, and sustaining the proper weight (which may be varied at pleasure) to oounterbalance or partially counterbalauce the expanded air' or other gaswbieh is con-.-

fined in n, as will be hereafter described.

The upper hemisphere is not air-tight, as it is ernployed only for furnishing a flange to compare with that upon n, and as a guide for S, to compare with vthat\ situated at the bottom of n, a protection for R, and a fulcrnm for T.

Compressed air, or other suitable gas, being forced in hemisphere n, and the rod S being'properl'y weighted,

theregulator is ready for action.

, Operation of the Regulator.

Heated atmospheric air, in its passage through cone contact with the outer walls of n, which is a rough, lark'metallic'surface, being a good material folithe abso tion of heat,- whjch is immediately communicated with the aforesaid air or vgas coniigned therein, thus expanding the same, raising up the'icopper sheet, carrying with it rod zS, which operales upon the short end of working-beam T, compelling tle 4longer end to move more rapidly', and'moving lever V still more rapidly i u a rotary motion, by means of connecting-rod U; Thereforega slight motion of B completely opens or shuts the damper W, which is nuected with lever V.

G and Z are tw o inverted cones, which are made of iron.

The inner cone, G, is cast `whole,.with flanges at the top, turnin outward, and the bottom roundedand covered with gre-clay tile, To the outer surface off this cone is attached a spiral-diaphragm, which forms a spiral ilue between the two cones,.when the iirst cone is placed within the second.

The second cone, Z, surrounds cone G, land'is made with anges, both top and bottom, turning outward,

the lower flange resting upon an iron foundation.

Around the outer cone is placed a cylindrical metallic Over the twocones and casing o isclosely iitted a metalliccover, s, having in its couteau oriiice, E.:

The' interionof girone G, and the o xtcrior of conc Z, are eoveredwithi dre-proof enamel, or'glsae, so s s to prevent oxidation of these surfaces, and to render them impervious to the transmission of poisonous bm the combustion of fuel within the dre-cham Within cone G is arranged a number of plates,or diaphragms, d d d,the object of which is to divide the air passing through the instrument in thin strata, for, the purpose of causing the air to absorb the amount of caloric in cold weather.

F is a tube, connected with easing' c, and passing through cover s, down into and near the bottom of G, for the purpose of condu air from sir-chamberv E to G, thus bviating the necessity of all joints bef twccll the iireohamber and line and the pure air.

- outer surface of cone Q a rectangular `draw in cold air through pipe N,w|ndl,

L 'n a spiral st, nicknamed between o and f Z, and inv its passage windin several times around the the .lnnersiufacoof conc Z, forming a continuous spiral `flue from the Bro-chamber tothe smoke-pipe leadidg to the chimney.

the great danger of igniting combustible material in 4contact with its outer surface, when inoperation in' heating-purposes, j being a esst-iron base-plato, basin'- orm,) having a projection lupon theinsidc, a inches from the -bottom, (ieaving a space for ,nonconducting-material, -h'f,) for the support of L, which is a plate of the same instal, and upouwhich rest k, metallic casting of cylindrical form, for the pur hvivs's nous'. of holdingja' non-conductor of the bottom of which extends far enough towsrdthe centre,to support the ille-brick fand grate-bara.

A is a frigidarium, composed of an upright metallic l hollow cylinder, contracted at thebottom in the form of a funnel, and rests upon reservoir 0, which is a box, the of 'which is slightly vated at o n'e end, to allow of t is also a metallic hollow cylinder, placed within-Ar In the centre of t, a muriel-tube, q,*is si 4 and extending alittle above t, and the whole length oft, through the bottom, y, opening into Areceiver V, which is 'charged with quick-lime, and any suitable permangauate, a. g., permanfanate of soda orpotash.-

u is ice or water, p seed in tfor the purpose ofcooling the air' in hot weather.

0n the inside of A, and of diaphragme, p p p, is arranged,- for the purpose of dividing the air into thiu'strata, and itfto be' thrown against the sides of t,lwhetcby the air becomes oold'and condensed.

0 is a purifier, arranged with diaphragms at 1s, bc-

low V, for the purpose of purifying the .air-psssing,

srrinsmaamdimmmmmmnn nts ofthe mehll'ic hun, composing the clectric and in contuc` with thcrcspoctivvs electrodesofthe ,w y apordm'ol-thcgen of the sirhbyckct'll sctiomcon osone.

The warm sir is cpnveyed om thc dome, I, intb the variom' ts 4lhe strong draught, induced-by the nected with casing 0, causes the cold air to tively around and. in contactwith the the metallic barsX W, cooling them uuubnnly, while,

nt, here indicated, of cones and dis the outside of t,-a number atthe same time, the heated air being brought incontact with the inner points of the metallic bars, a constant electric current is produced, of suiiicient power to enerate a continuous supply of ozone.

he sphere b andring a become highly charged with electricity, and a continuous, silent electric discharge takes place from theI metallic points of ring b, by which a portion of the oxygen of the air is brought into a. similar electrical state, and is repelled, in the form of ozone, which iningls with the air passing through the instrument, producing an ozonized in-door atmosphere or climate. Y I

Modus Operar/tdt of the O'lmozmwtor 'in Summer, or

" in Hot Climates.

In summer, or 'n hot climates, when it is desirable to cool t-he atmosp ere, ice or cold water is placed in the vessel t.

lfice be employed, it rests upon a perforated tray, to allow of drainage.

The inside of t is also perforated withtwo small oritices, which open into thei'unnel q, so as to allow a certain quantity of water from t to. drop down into the reservoir below, and in contact with the chemicals in V, where the water becomes saturated with the chemicals, forming a solution, and, as the reservoir becomes filled with the solution, it overliows and falls upon the diaphragme m rm, producing a constant spray, through which the cool air passes, and by which it is freed from carbonio acid, by means of the lime, and various impurities, by means of the permanganate.

The remainder of the water, from'the melted ice',

ows out at 3, and passes over conductor 4, and is,

finally discharged through O.

If water be used instead of ice, a small but constant streamsh'ould be allowed to pass'through ipe a', (which extends to near the bottom of 2,) and ow ont at z.

The yconstant circulation of water through t, produces a good deal of cold, which condenses the air passing through the i'r'igidarium.

The air, asit enters the frlgidarium at A, is brought in contact with the inner cylinder t, by means of the diaphragme p p p, and becomes immediately cooled,-

and, consequently, is throwndown tothe bottom of the puriier in a condensed state. The condensed air displaces the lighter air in air-chamber E and cone G, by means of which a brisk current of cool air .continuously passes through the instrument, and is carried into 4the dilerent apartments to beleooled.

The cool air, coming in contact with the inner ends of the metallic bars, cools them li kewr.r.e,l while the outer ends are heated by the flame st X, the heat of which passes entirely around the outer 'ende of the metallic bars, through the. casing O, by which means the thermo-'electric battery will be in operation, pre ciscly the same as heretofore described.

When-the temperature of the atmosphere is such that it requires neit-,her heating nor cooling, it is no less essential to keep up the action of the battery for the production oi'iozone. For this purpose1 all that is necessary is, to keep the llame burning at X.

Philosophy and Advantages of the Ulmozonato/r.

atmospheric air, heated by ordinary hot-air furnaces, loses the ozone it contained, the very principle on which health so largely 'depends. Not only is the ozone of the atmosphere thus destroyed, but the heated air becomes charged with poisonous gases from the combustion of fuel.

Carbonio oxide, which is one of the products of combustion, (especially of anthracite coal,) is a most fearfnl and deadly poison. It escapes through joints, &c., of stoves and hot-air furnaces, and even through the walls of cast-iron, at a dull red heat and higher temperatures, and mingling with the heated air, produces a poisonous n-door atmosphere, which destroys human life at a fearful rate.

The object ofthe climozonator is to produce a pure, genial, and invigorating in-door climate, at all seasons of the year. This is accomplished, first, by' regulating the temperature of the atmosphere, coolin it when too hot, and warming it when too cool, t ns producing continuously an equable climate; second, by ozonizing the atmosphere, which gives it normal, pure, and invigorating properties; and third, by pre venting the poisonous gases, liberated by combustion, from mingling with the air passing through the climozonator to the different apartments tobe warmed.

The vast importance of ozonizing the' atmosphere in our dwellings will be apparent, when we consider the numerous causes existing, in all dwellings, to deprive the air ci' .o zorr'c, and especially when we remember that it is only in the absence of ozone that zymotic diseases can exist: f Ozone is the most active and thorough disinfectant and purifier of the air known. y

Where ozone abounds in 'the atmosphere, health reigns, and where there is no ozone, disease predominates.

Gla/ima.

`What I claim as my invention, and desire Ato secure by Letters Patent of the United States, is-

l. The production of an ozonized atmosphere, by

ner and by the means set orth.

cylindrical chamber, constructed and arranged i'orheating atmospheric air,l in such a manner that poisonous gases, from the combustion of fuel, cannot enter the heating-chamber and mingle with the air conveyed 4into the apartments to 4be warmed,`s,ubstantially as set forth.

tion with the other parts of the apparatus, for cooling the atmosphere, as occasion may require, substantially as above set forth.

4. The combination of heat and cold in contact with a thermo-electric battery for the purpose of generating ozone, substantially 'as above set forth.

5. 'l'he combination of all the diiierent parts as a whole, in one completo instrument, or apparatus, for purifying, warming, or cooling the atmosphere, as occasion may require, and for producing an ozonized-atmosphere, substantially as above set forth.

In testimony whereof', I have hereunto set my hand, this 22d day of May, A. l). ,1868.

WILLIAM ELMER. Witnesses:

Bpnmr'r M. Fama,

Wnmun A..Emmn.

the ozone it contains is instantly destroyed; hence means and with the use of a thermo-electric battery, operated by heat and cold, suhstantially'nthe 'man- 2. The combination 'of inverted cones with an outer 8. The construction of a frigidariumhin combina- 

